Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said the government is taking public sentiment reflected in President Lee Jae Myung's declining approval rating seriously as it responds to criticism of the second-term cabinet reshuffle. During a National Assembly question-and-answer session on the 14th, Han said she was reflecting on how to improve the government's performance and regain public trust while continuing to advance its priorities. She said Kim Seung-won's nomination for justice minister should be assessed after the remaining process, including the National Assembly confirmation hearing, and said Yong Hye-in's resignation as gender equality and family minister nominee was her own decision. Han said any issues with Yong's nomination process would be addressed after the final stage. She also said suitable candidates would be appointed swiftly as National Police Agency Commissioner and Prosecutor General in line with criminal justice reform. Ahead of Chuseok, Han said she was focused on stabilizing prices and preventing public inconvenience, while the President was expected to address broader measures under discussion. Han rejected as entirely untrue reports that Presidential Office deputy director Kim Hyun-ji was being considered for a personnel position.